A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6180407 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 38774528 epoch_slot_no: 153728 block_no: 6180230 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 44636 time: 2021-08-30 16:26:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f9facff988be19aab25c4accba45da18b6199a4144a7c1458e4ac61f3a44c6eBlock Operator
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